Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer

Design embedded software for electronic products ranging from microcontroller-based systems to complex embedded processing platforms. Lead software development activities on embedded systems projects, coordinating technical efforts across engineering teams. Partner with Program Managers to estimate development work, define project scope, and maintain software development schedules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and architect scalable, high-performance embedded solutions. Develop detailed software specifications and implement embedded firmware in alignment with system requirements. Support bring-up and integration of new embedded hardware platforms alongside hardware engineering teams. Develop and execute software verification and validation strategies, including testing tools and methodologies. Document software architecture, specifications, designs, and development processes according to engineering standards. Serve as a subject matter expert for embedded software and firmware development initiatives. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, development tools, and software methodologies. Mentor and support junior engineers while promoting best practices across the engineering organization.

Could you be a good fit? We are looking for the best, highly skilled Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on the design and development of highly integrated embedded processing systems used in advanced electronic products and custom solutions.

This position requires deep embedded firmware expertise, strong technical leadership capabilities, and hands-on experience developing software for complex hardware platforms in real-time and embedded operating system environments., Bachelor s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience; 15+ years preferred Strong expertise developing embedded software in C/C++ across bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments Proven technical leadership experience leading embedded development projects and collaborating with customers and engineering teams Hands-on experience with embedded processing platforms such as ARM, PIC, DSPs, and/or FPGA-based SoCs Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and firmware-to-hardware integration Experience with software development tools, debugging environments, and version control systems such as Git Proficiency using lab equipment to troubleshoot and develop low-level hardware interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and related protocols Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, higher-level application development, and UI frameworks such as Qt Experience with software testing, QA methodologies, and verification tools for embedded systems Ability to work independently while following established engineering development processes and documentation standards Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines

Nice-to-Haves: Experience with DSP and FPGA-based embedded systems Familiarity with Qt framework and UI/application development Experience mentoring engineering teams and improving software development processes Background in complex embedded hardware bring-up and system integration

Remote/Hybrid opportunities based on project needs Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k

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